Exterior Painting

As the weather continues to warm up the need to keep ourselves busy deepens. As we continue to social distance, getting outside and spending time with the people we care most about isn’t always an option. That means that right now is the perfect time to take on a new project or focus on maintaining your home and property.
Our neighbors are germinating seeds, mowing their lawns, and getting ready for summer. We feel motivated now, more than ever, to make positive changes where we can. Considering the winter weather—cold temperatures, wind and rain—takes such a toll on our homes, spring is the perfect time to get some maintenance projects done as well. Listed below are some great spring painting project tips.
It’s important to review the condition of your home once a year, checking to see if any peeling paint is starting to appear. It’s important for no wood or metal to be exposed and for it to be properly painted to avoid further damage. Look for fading and cracking paint, which usually means it’s not protecting the wood or metal. This is usually a good sign that it’s time for a paint job.
Here are a few factors to keep your home from peeling into oblivion. The first and most important stage is the prep work. You want to make sure to pressure wash the areas that are going to be painted to remove all peeling paint, dirt and mold. Once that is complete, it’s time to prime. Primers can be tinted to match the paint color. Depending on the surface, you can use acrylic-based primers. Once that stage is complete, you want to use two coats of top-quality 100 % acrylic latex paint. This type of paint is usually less impacted by the sun’s ultraviolet rays and tends to withstand its harmful bleaching effects. It also adheres well to painted surfaces and is less likely to blister under moist conditions. Also, it’s a flexible paint that works to expand and contract under impulsive temperature fluctuations to prevent cracking and peeling.
Summer is right around the corner, so let’s get started!
Call ALLBRiGHT 1-800-PAINTING for a complimentary consultation on how to best care for your exterior painting. Visit our website www.ALLBRiGHTpainting.com or contact us either at SALES@ALLBRiGHTpainting.com or (661) 294-1159. We’ve been Painting Happiness for over 30+ years!